2007 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID Owners Manual

Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows and
set the climate control system as
shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconfined area, adjust the climate
control system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside.
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury or death. Read these labels
caref ully. If a label comes of f or
becomeshardtoread(exceptforthe
U.S. dashboard label which is
removed by the owner), contact your
dealer f or a replacement.
Canadian models
U.S. model
U.S. model Canadian model
U.S. model
U.S. model only
Canadian model Canadian model
U.S. model
Saf ety L abels
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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SUN VISOR
HOOD DOORJAMBS
RADIATOR
CAP
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
DASHBOARD
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.
...........................Control Locations . 58
............................Instrument Panel. 59
..........Instrument Panel Indicators . 60
.............................................Gauges. 67
....................Information Display . 68
.....................................Odometer. 68
...Outside Temperature Display . 68
...................................Trip Meter. 69
................Average Fuel Mileage . 70
.........IMA Battery Level Gauge . 71
................Charge/Assist Gauge . 72
...................Temperature Gauge . 72
..................................Fuel Gauge. 73
..................Maintenance Minder . 73
..........Check Fuel Cap Message . 73
Controls Near the Steering
...........................................Wheel. 74
......................Wipers and Washers. 75
...........Turn Signal and Headlights . 76
Automatic Lighting Off
.....................................Feature. 77
............Daytime Running Lights . 78
........Instrument Panel Brightness . 78
..............................Hazard Warning. 79
.................Rear Window Def ogger . 79
..........Steering Wheel Adjustment . 80
...............................Keys and Locks. 81
........................Immobilizer System. 82
................................Ignition Switch. 83
......................................Door Locks. 84
..............Childproof Door Locks . 85
.......................Remote Transmitter. 85
................................................Trunk. 88
........Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
............................................Armrest. 89
....................................Seat Heaters. 90
.................................................Seats. 90
.............................................Mirrors. 93
....Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 93
................Power Mirror Heaters . 94
..............................Power Windows. 94
.........................................Moonroof. 97
.................................Parking Brake. 98
..........................................Sun Visor. 99
..................................Vanity Mirror. 99
.........Interior Convenience Items . 100
.....................Beverage Holders. 100
........Accessory Power Sockets . 100
.............Console Compartment . 101
....................Center CD Pocket. 101
....................Sunglasses Holder. 102
..................................Glove Box. 102
..................................Coat Hook. 103
...............................Interior Lights. 104
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHESACCESSORY POWER SOCKETSAUDIO SYSTEM HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROLS
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
MIRROR CONTROLS
INDICATORS
GAUGES
MOONROOF SWITCH (P.60)
(P.67)
(P.97)
(P.93)
(P.84)
(P.94)
(P.88) (P.157) (P.100)(P.172)
(P.106)
(P.118) (P.79)
(P.147)
SHIFT LEVER
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE LEVER HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
PARKING BRAKE (P.98)
(P.158)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMPSUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
DOOR AND TRUNK
OPEN MONITOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
IMA SYSTEM
INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL
MAIN INDICATOR
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR SEAT
BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TURN SIGNAL
AND HAZARD
WARNING
INDICATORS
AUTO IDLE STOP
INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING INDICATORS
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE
MINDER INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.61)
(P.62) (P.65)
(P.64) (P.62)
(P.61)
(P.61)
(P.60) (P.60)
(P.63)
(P.63)
(P.66)
(P.65) (P.66)
(P.66)
(P.66)
(P.63) (P.60)
(P.65)
(P.60) (P.63)
(P.60)
(P.64) (P.64)
(P.65) (P.62)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more information, see page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
See page .This indicator has two f unctions:
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
f astened your seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belt, the beeper sounds
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
notfastenyourseatbeltbeforethe
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on.
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not f ully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tires.
If it remains lit af ter you f ully
release the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
LampParking Brake and Brake
System Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
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If your f ront passenger does not
f asten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds af ter the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
If either of you do not f asten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will f lash
again at regular intervals. For more
inf ormation, see page .This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this on, your vehicle still has normal
braking ability but no anti-lock
brakes. For more inf ormation, see
page . This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates that the
passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut off. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates a
potential problem with your f ront
airbags. This indicator will also alert
you to a potential problem with your
side airbags, passenger’s side airbag
automatic cutoff system, side curtain
airbags, automatic seat belt
tensioners, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the f ront passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) IndicatorSide Airbag Of f
Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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